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I drive a 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee. I would like something more economical but with a driving seat as high as possible. I can spend about £25,000 plus whatever the Jeep is worth.
I have purchased a secondhand Lexus IS250. It’s very nice, except the ride is very rough. It has alloy wheels fitted with 255/40 ZR18 99Y tyres. How can I improve the ride?
My daughter has to replace her Toyota Corolla and can go to £5000-£6000 maximum. She averages 5000 miles a year, mainly short journeys with the occasional longer trip each month. For this reason, a petrol...
I am interested in a 2010 Honda CR-V 2.0 i-VTEC petrol automatic, which is fitted with 18-inch alloys. Noting your earlier comments on ride quality with larger wheels, do you have any views on this model?
I have a June 2011 Ford Focus 1.6 EcoBoost with 17-inch wheels. I'm fed up with banging around Exeter and have almost decided to change to 16-inch wheels with 215/55 R16 tyres. The suppliers seem to think...
I am thinking of buying a Mini Cooper Convertible, but it is fitted with 17-inch wheels with 45 profile runflat tyres. I am more interested in comfort rather than performance. Would you recommend 15-inch...
My husband drives a 2006 Audi A3 Sportback with 225/40 ZR 18 low profile tyres, which we both dislike as they provide for an uncomfortable ride and cannot cope with the awful potholes in our area. Can...
Need a replacement for Mondeo 2.2 diesel, 100k brilliant miles but suspension now shot due to worsening state of UK roads and "traffic calmers"! Looking for rugged compliant suspension, high profile tyres,...
Can you please advise me as to what small 4x4 you would recommend to buy - taking into account emissions, a good driving experience, reliability and ride quality, and a big enough engine to gave reasonable...
I purchased a new Mazda 3 Auto last year. It drives very well but it has a hard and uncomfortable ride on 195/65R15 91V tyres. I’m thinking of changing to a similar size auto with a more comfortable ride....